How to pronounce cusses
Say it like KUHS-iz. Cusses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cusses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cusses
American and British speakers say cusses in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌsɪz/ in the US and /ˈkʌsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-iz.
What does cusses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cuss How to pronounce cuss
- plural of cuss How to pronounce cuss
Questions about saying cusses
How do you pronounce cusses?
Say KUHS-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cusses?
Cusses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say cusses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.